XAT 2024 Exam Pattern, Question Type, Marking Scheme – Check

XAT Exam Pattern 2024XAT Exam Pattern 2024 must be checked by the appearing candidates to know about the exam details. Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) conducts a national level entrance exam on behalf of the XAMI. This exam is called as Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT). XAT is organized for providing admission into various management courses of XLRI and Xavier affiliated management schools. The XAT exam will be held on 7th January 2024. Here, we updated the complete information about XAT 2024 Exam Pattern.

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XAT Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates can check detailed exam pattern from below:

  • Exam Mode: XAT 2024 exam will be conducted through online mode.
  • Parts: It will be conducted in two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
  • Type of Questions: There will be objective and subjective type questions will be asked.
  • Duration: The time duration will be 3 hours (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM).
  • Sections & No. of Questions (Part 1): The Part 1 will comprise of three parts: Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation & General Knowledge. Part 1 of XAT will contain 75 questions.  For Part 1, total time allotted will be 165 minutes.
  • Sections & Number of Questions (Part 1): Paper 2 will contain total 25 questions of GK and one essay writing. The time allowed for the part 2 will be 25 minutes.

XAT Exam Pattern is given below:

No. Of PapersSectionQuestionsTime Duration
Paper 1Decision Making21 

165 min.

Verbal and Logical Ability26
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation28
Paper 2General Knowledge2525 min.
Essay1

Also Check: 

XAT 2024 Preparation Tips

XAT 2024 Admit Card

XAT 2024 Marking Scheme

All questions carry equal marks. 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. In the examination candidates have a choice of not attempting 12 questions. Beyond this, any un-attempted question will carry the negative mark of 0.05. Now, candidates will have to restrain their choice towards the questions they want to un-attempt. There will also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for any wrong answer.

Also Check: 

XAT 2024 Books

XAT 2024 Syllabus

Important Instructions Regarding XAT Exam

  • XAT consists of two parts namely Part-I and Part-II. Part-I has three sections A, B, and C with 24, 21 and 27 questions respectively, i.e. a total of 72 questions. Part-II has 25 GK questions and an essay.
  • Total 210 minutes will be allotted to answer both the parts. Candidates are expected to answer part-I in 170 minutes and part-II in 35 minutes.
  • GK sections will not be considered for shortlisting candidates for GD/interview. It would only be considered for final selection of candidates.
  • Leaving a unattempted question may results in the deduction of 0.05 marks. The marks deduction for unattempted question will be processed after 12 unattempted questions.
  • Each question carry equal mark, one-fourth of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
  • Candidates are advised to use the margin for rough work. No separated piece of paper will be provided for rough work.

XAT 2024 Syllabus

XAT 2024 syllabus contain questions from the subjects like verbal and logical ability, essay writing, decision making, general knowledge, and etc. In the given section we have mentioned some topics from the subjects:

  • Quantitative Aptitude: Table, graphs, geometry, speed and distance, arithmetic and etc.
  • General Knowledge: Awards, nation and states, business, politics, history, economics and etc

XAT 2024 Exam Pattern provide the students details regarding the number & type of questions, exam mode, time duration, number of sections, etc. Also, students will get to know about the marking scheme of the exam through this article.

If you have any query about XAT Exam Pattern 2024, you may leave comments in the comment box.

Displaying 14 Comments
  1. Vikash Ranjan says:

    How much marks carry essay paper

  2. DIVYA says:

    will gk section will also have negative marking?

  3. akanksha says:

    Sir i need your help pls help me out vth my queries of gk nd suggest some essay topics
    Sir gk questions can u suggest where i can study from wat kinds of questions basically gk contains

  4. shreya says:

    Sir I m not able to see my admit card as it is showing invalid dob but I m putting right one. What to do??

  5. Omair says:

    Each question carrys 1 mark each

  6. Aditi says:

    Each question carry how much marks?

  7. Sakshi says:

    Will the marks for paper 2 (GK and Essay writing) will also be considered in XLRI cut off or that would be considered at the time of F2F interview only?

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